The Old Firm currently sit third in their respective groups ahead of the five matchday of Uefa’s secondary competition.
Celtic have already secured European football in the New Year as they are assured of finishing at least third which would see them drop into the Conference League. A win against Bayer Leverkusen in Germany, however, would put the pressure on their German opponents as well as Real Betis who travel to Parkhead in December.
As for Rangers, a win over Sparta Prague will lift them into second going into the final group match against Lyon.
Scroll down and click through fro all the latest news and transfer speculation from around the SPFL and Scottish football with the January window on the horizon as clubs eye mid-season deals.
5. Van Bronckhorst's Goldson chat
Giovanni van Bronckhorst has confirmed he has held talks with Connor Goldson following Sunday’s Premier Sports Cup semi-final loss to Hibs. The Rangers centre-back tore into his team-mates, questioning their hunger. Van Bronckhorst said: “For me the most important thing is to look forward. You might feel that as a player you need to work hard to keep the hunger and desire you have, the willingness to work hard, and that's what I demand from day one.” (Various) Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
6. Celtic warning over Jota
Celtic have been warned not to make a mistake over the handling of Jota’s permanent deal from Benfica. The winger is on loan from the Portuguese giants but Celtic have an option to buy for £6.5million. Former player Frank McAvennie has urged against messing about. He said: “They will be sitting waiting to do it at the end of the season. Let me tell you, if someone else comes in for him, he will be off. He’s brilliant.” (Football Insider) Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
7. Ross on Hibs sending offs
Hibs boss Jack Ross says he will stand by the two players sent off in the loss to Ross County but that may change once he has had a look at the respective red cards. Christian Doidge was sent off for an aerial challenge, while Martin Boyle was dismissed for dissent after the match. Ross said: “I just thought his performance was very inconsistent from minute one. But I will repeat again, if the red cards were deserved then we can’t be that ill-disciplined.” (The Scotsman) Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group
8. Saints new boy makes impression
St Johnstone have signed forward Viv Solomon-Otabor on a short-term deal until January. Callum Davidson’s side have been hit with injuries in attack and the new recruit has already made an impression on his team-mates. Davidson said: “He can play across the front three and will give me good options. He can go past players and is exciting.” (Courier) Photo: Lewis Storey